Kona coffee farmer Skip Dahlen, one of several recipients in a Kona
coffee litigation lawsuit, gifted his entire settlement check to the
festival. Dahlen is hoping that other recipients will be motivated to
follow suit and donate their proceeds to the festival to promote Kona
coffee. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is planning to use the
proceeds to promote Kona coffee through national and international media
to regain consumer confidence.

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates its 31st anniversary
with over 30 events planned from November 3-11, 2001. The Kona Coffee
Cultural Festival brings the local community together to celebrate
Kona's famous harvest while attracting hundreds of visitors to a
variety of events including art exhibits, tastings, a cupping
competition, and farm tours, sporting events, contests, and parades. The
mission of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is to promote Kona coffee
and to celebrate more than 170 years of Kona coffee heritage.

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